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Postby fab 1 » Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:42 am

Hi to you all from Downunder
I live in Melbourne Australia
I am about to start building a teardrop
I have a Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear (4x4 SUV)
Although I could convert my SUV into a camper, it makes more sense to have a teardrop to tag along behind
I look forward to maybe steeling some ideas from you guys? and getting advice on the setbacks? shortcomings, and as always the benefits.
Any tips you think I should have feel free to give me a holler.
Cheers
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Postby Mike_La » Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:11 am

Hello fab 1,

Welcome to T&TTT.


:D

:)
Mike




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welcome

Postby John T. Hodgen » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:01 am

Welcome Fab 1,
Welcome to the wonder of teardrops!! :lol: :cry: I just finished the "Costa Lotta" I have about $1600.00, 4 months work and 23 trips to the BoxStore :shock: in mine.Its the first thing that I ever built on this level. My build pictures are here:
http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/panheadjohn60/
Hope this inspires you to get the sawdust flying :roll: I had no plans to work with, but I knew, KIND OF, want I wanted. I worked the measurements out on the fly :x :twisted: :thinking: :worship:
Anyhoo-Happy Easter--til later by the fire-John T. 8)
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Postby Arne » Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:35 pm

Always nice to hear from downunder.... I've found the best thing for building a t/d is to have a stool and a cooler full of VB... really aids the thinking process and gives you some great ideas... some of those ideas won't be buildable but they will be great ideas none the less... oh, and have one for me.
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Postby Senior Ninja » Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:17 pm

fab1

Please don't look at any ideas you take from me as stealing. lol I probably got them from someone else too. Take lots of pictures and savor the memories you're making.
Steve

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Building the TD was the best thing I ever made.
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Postby Arne » Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:17 pm

correct... there are very, very few original ideas... but there are quite a few improvements on ideas..... and we love pictures of improvements...

A picture of a simple frame just welded will entertainment for at least one beer....

good luck with your build.... and ask all the questions you want.....

you will be surprised how many different answers you will get to a simple yes or no question......
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Postby Anthony J Grant » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:35 pm

What Arne said!

Welcome aboard :R :lol:
Where are we going and why am I in this hand basket?

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Postby Miriam C. » Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:09 pm

Image to the playground Fab 1. There are lots of original ideas! Just ask anyone around here. 8) :lol: Oh well anyway, if you look at the Hall of fame and the Generic Benroy plans you can get some too.

As you build just keep in mind that we live by the pictures and they keep the bubble in the oil. 8) :pictures: :pictures: :pictures:
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Postby Roly Nelson » Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:06 am

Welcome aboard. Do check out the various other Ausie builders that are members of this board. BTW, is it true that down there, tree leaves grow underground and the roots are exposed to the heavens? Naw, just kidding. Good luck on your build, and when built, load it on a freighter and come across the pond to So Calif and we'll give you the Cook's tour.
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Postby bwhistance » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:21 pm

Hey fella,

You've come to the right place these guys have loads of info and help and loads of photos of everything!

Have fun
Ben
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Postby magilla » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:58 am

Hey good to see another Aussie.
If your ever down Colac way, give me a yell.
Colac, South West Victoria, South East Australia.
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Cans, frothies, stubbies or a pot if you are in a pub (club/bar/ale house)= beer..........Plonk = wine..........BBQ shapes = small savory biscuit to be eaten with stubbies or plonk
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Postby PaulC » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:10 am

LOOKOUT !!!!!!!!!! Another one of us has found out ;)

Welcome to the Mayhem. I've built three TD's now,so, If I can help, just give me a Hoy 8)

Good to have another one of us here too.

Cheers
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Postby Downunder Dave » Fri May 01, 2009 8:19 pm

Welcome aboard, be it a late welcome as I joined after you. I am just down the road at Geelong so if it is info you need feel free to drop a line or if you are down this end of the bay call in a check out ourTeardrop.

Cheers Dave :thumbsup:
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